2008 Toyota Highlander vs. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Highlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Highlander would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Highlander. (209 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 988 kg more than 2008 Toyota Highlander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Chevrolet Silverado is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Highlander, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado (413 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Highlander. (287 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Toyota Highlander | 2010 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Toyota | Chevrolet |
| Model | Highlander | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3311 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 209 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 413 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 2318 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.9 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 98 L |
